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Comprehensive Note on the Growth of Trade Unions in India The growth of trade unions in India is deeply rooted in the country’s socio-economic and political history. Trade unions emerged not just as associations of workers, but as collective voices demanding dignity, fair wages, and better working conditions. Their evolution reflects the struggle of Indian laborers to be recognized as equal participants in industrial progress. Early Beginnings: Colonial Era The trade union movement in India began under British rule during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This period witnessed rapid industrialization, particularly in textiles, railways, and plantations. However, the working conditions were harsh, wages were poor, and there was no legal framework to support worker rights. The first recorded labor association was the Bombay Mill Hands Association (1890), founded by Narayan Meghaji Lokhande . Soon after, the Madras Labour Union (1918), formed by B.P. Wadia , became one of ...